Trump's move to gut South Korea alliance draws criticism from lawmakers

President Trump has ordered a significant reduction in joint military exercises between the US and South Korea, a decision that has drawn criticism from lawmakers who view it as undermining a 73-year alliance. Critics argue the move is designed to appease North Korea's Kim Jong-Un and comes at a particularly concerning time following North Korean ballistic missile tests. The decision has raised concerns about potential strategic advantages for Russia in Ukraine and weakening US-South Korea defense coordination.